Volume with Unit Cubes Worksheets
Use labeled dimensions to calculate volume with unit cubes and explain the units.
Before you begin
Read labeled dimensions and coordinates. Recall multiplication facts and length units.
Worked example
A box has 5 unit cubes in each row, 7 rows in each layer and 4 layers. What is its volume?
- Count a layer by multiplying length by width.
- Multiply by the number of layers (height).
Answer: 140 cubic units
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use small whole-number measurements.
- Medium: Use larger dimensions or combine parts.
- Hard: Solve for a missing measure or explain a relationship.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A box has 3 unit cubes in each row, 4 rows in each layer and 6 layers. What is its volume?
2
A box has 7 unit cubes in each row, 2 rows in each layer and 4 layers. What is its volume?
3
A box has 8 unit cubes in each row, 6 rows in each layer and 2 layers. What is its volume?
4
A box has 7 unit cubes in each row, 4 rows in each layer and 5 layers. What is its volume?
5
A box has 6 unit cubes in each row, 8 rows in each layer and 3 layers. What is its volume?
6
A box has 9 unit cubes in each row, 8 rows in each layer and 4 layers. What is its volume?
Answer Key
1. 72 cubic units2. 56 cubic units3. 96 cubic units4. 140 cubic units5. 144 cubic units6. 288 cubic units